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Has anybody heard any more about this?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-204532/Vitamin-cure-emphysema.html I read about this after the lung specialist spoke to me and just wondered if...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-204532/Vitamin-cure-emphysema.html ...

denominator

•12 years ago

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Last chance for a charity place in the Great North Run!

Hi all, Do you know someone who might like to run the Great North Run? Good news – we still have places available! Date: 16th September 2012 Location:...

Hi all, Do you know someone who might like to run the Great North Run? Good ne...

Dominic

•12 years ago

IN MEMORY OF A LOVELY SON

MY PASSED AWAY ON MAY 23 2012 WITH COPD AGED 34 MY HEART GO S OUT ANYONE WITH COPD HE HAD COPD FOR 4 YEARS MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

MY PASSED AWAY ON MAY 23 2012 WITH COPD AGED 34 MY HEART GO S OUT ANYONE WITH ...

shirleyone

•12 years ago

26 Replies

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Bronchitol update

I wonder if anyone has tried this I understand that it has been trialed here with good results and will be available soon. I wonder if anyone has any...

I wonder if anyone has tried this I understand that it has been trialed here wit...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Travelling to the Brompton COPD unit

Hi everyone. I find this blog so helpful and encouraging that I don't know how I'd keep my spirits up now without it. I have just recommended it to a...

Hi everyone. I find this blog so helpful and encouraging that I don't know h...

serenityfrank

•12 years ago

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legs

I have been diagonesed with copd, is there anyone out there who has got problems with legs?

I have been diagonesed with copd, is there anyone out there who has got problems...

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Hello.

Thank you rob, for great blog advise ,sure i will get the hang of it soon ;].

pettle

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Come with me for a stroll

As 500 balloons were let into the dark gloomy sky, all with a tag with the name of a loved one no longer here, 600 enthusiastic people all wearing blue t...

As 500 balloons were let into the dark gloomy sky, all with a tag with the name ...

amagran

•12 years ago

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Lady I met at the Brompton Lung Function Waiting room

Hi, I was at the Brompton on Friday for a 9.30 app waiting for a lung function test, there was a man and his wife sitting with their backs to the window, we...

Hi, I was at the Brompton on Friday for a 9.30 app waiting for a lung function t...

Chinka

•12 years ago

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Had my walking test at the Hospital and..

They say I need ambulatory O2, but I'm OK at rest. The thing is I had the last 6 x 5mg prednisolone of a course that morning so I wasn't too bad and didn't...

They say I need ambulatory O2, but I'm OK at rest. The thing is I had the last 6...

robevanz

•12 years ago

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Good breathing day - why ?

Last Wednesday in Shropshire it was sunny, warm, just a light breeze, I went outside at 10 am walked round the garden felt so good I got out my long handled...

Last Wednesday in Shropshire it was sunny, warm, just a light breeze, I went out...

libbygood

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Problems with generic cabocisteine

The last twice I have been dispenseda generic carbocisteine made by Arrow Generics (blue and cream capsules). I find the shell is to hard and they can split as...

The last twice I have been dispenseda generic carbocisteine made by Arrow Generi...

alanjudy

•12 years ago

6 Replies

I went for a spirometric test at my local GP......

And basically got refused lol. Well I spoke to the nurse about it and she told me that it would be better that she didn't give me the test in case it made me...

And basically got refused lol. Well I spoke to the nurse about it and she told m...

denominator

•12 years ago

6 Replies

NEW 3 PEAKS BLOG

http://3nationalpeakschallenge.wordpress.com/

dionne2473

•12 years ago

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managed to put 108.35 in the BLF fund raising pot today selling some home made cakes at my daughters school... thanks to all involved!

dionne2473

•12 years ago

5 Replies

New blog on my own site.

Although I also write blogs here on the BLF site, and answer others, I have for a long time written my own blog. Detailing my personal experience of copd, and...

Although I also write blogs here on the BLF site, and answer others, I have for ...

derrylynne

•12 years ago

5 Replies

has anyone tried oralmat ?

see this report - looks promising ? Case History: One 83-year-old wheelchair-bound woman with asthma and emphysema spent at least 2 hours a day on a...

see this report - looks promising ? Case History: One 83-year-old wheelcha...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Walking with 'di and ama'

OK so i know i'm daft already, but i figure as dionne is out walking and running at some unearthly hour each morning preparing for the 'three peaks' - and as...

OK so i know i'm daft already, but i figure as dionne is out walking and running...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Work

Went to visit a couple of the women from work today, usual chit chat until one of them said was speaking to Paul (boss) asking him if he had heard anything...

Went to visit a couple of the women from work today, usual chit chat until one o...

valm

•12 years ago

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Hi all told i had copd in march this year after suffering for almost 3 yrs and not doing anything about it

I have been given seretide 500 and ventolin i must admit i dont feel any better i have had to give up my job as a carpenter i just cant do it any more Do...

I have been given seretide 500 and ventolin i must admit i dont feel any better ...

Gary1969

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone hired POC for holidays and was it expensive.

Possibly going away for a few days break (uk) wondering if its worth my while hiring instead of using oxygen cylinders.

Possibly going away for a few days break (uk) wondering if its worth my while hi...

dorall

•12 years ago

6 Replies

midnight walk is looming and I'm getting nervous

the midnight walk for the local hospice is on Sat night and I'm getting scared that I wont be able to finish.I have sturdy shoes, waterproof clothing and a...

the midnight walk for the local hospice is on Sat night and I'm getting scared t...

amagran

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Channel 4 documentary series about end of life as a consequence of life limiting illness

Channel 4 is making a primetime series about people who are dealing with end of life as the consequence of life limiting illness, including lung disease. The...

Channel 4 is making a primetime series about people who are dealing with end of ...

BLFCommsTeam

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Can I get prescribed Gym sessions?

I am at early stage COPD and am currently recovering from another bout of pneumonia. I walk for my exercise but if it is cold I can't do that. I find the...

I am at early stage COPD and am currently recovering from another bout of pneumo...

jancol

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Does Damp or Indoor Humidity adversely affect Emphysema?

I live a basement and though not terrible, there is a musty smell one side of the bedroom, a hazard of all basement living my landlord says.

I live a basement and though not terrible, there is a musty smell one side of th...

robevanz

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Need longer than 140 characters...

Hi I was diagnosed with COPD about 18 months ago. I think its emphysemia how do i tell the difference? Also should I be offered a chest X-ray as havent had 1...

Hi I was diagnosed with COPD about 18 months ago. I think its emphysemia how do...

Hidden

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Oxygen headaches and pain killers?

Okay so I'm a little confused with this I understand the deal with no oxygen or lack of oxygen would cause headaches but this would no doubt mean one would...

Okay so I'm a little confused with this I understand the deal with no oxygen or ...

denominator

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Dad......you are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey.....................

I done a 10 hour shift in work, 9 and a half on my feet. I spend most of the day, empathising with patients, talking to them, helping where I can and if only 1...

I done a 10 hour shift in work, 9 and a half on my feet. I spend most of the day...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

34 Replies

Carbocisteine Interactions

I can't remember who asked for this info so I thought if I put it here hopefully you will see. I checked in work with my pharmacist today and as I thought...

I can't remember who asked for this info so I thought if I put it here hopefully...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Pneumonitis

i have been diagnosed with Pneumonitis, apparently directly related to post radiotherapy. Has anyone experienced this condition. If so please relate any...

i have been diagnosed with Pneumonitis, apparently directly related to post radi...

lungho

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2012

Has anybody heard any more about this?

Last chance for a charity place in the Great North Run!

IN MEMORY OF A LOVELY SON

Bronchitol update

Travelling to the Brompton COPD unit

legs

Hello.

Come with me for a stroll

Lady I met at the Brompton Lung Function Waiting room

Had my walking test at the Hospital and..

Good breathing day - why ?

Problems with generic cabocisteine

I went for a spirometric test at my local GP......

NEW 3 PEAKS BLOG

managed to put 108.35 in the BLF fund raising pot today selling some home made cakes at my daughters school... thanks to all involved!

New blog on my own site.

has anyone tried oralmat ?

Walking with 'di and ama'

Work

Hi all told i had copd in march this year after suffering for almost 3 yrs and not doing anything about it

Has anyone hired POC for holidays and was it expensive.

midnight walk is looming and I'm getting nervous

Channel 4 documentary series about end of life as a consequence of life limiting illness

Can I get prescribed Gym sessions?

Does Damp or Indoor Humidity adversely affect Emphysema?

Need longer than 140 characters...

Oxygen headaches and pain killers?

Dad......you are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey.....................

Carbocisteine Interactions

Pneumonitis

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